Now a new revision to the bill includes a clause which would make it compulsory for educators to send gay or lesbian students to a psychiatrist, and hand them a referral note.

According to WBIR: “A measure in the works in the Tennessee legislature would bar school personnel from advising students on “mental health” issues, ‘lifestyle’ choices or other conditions or activities outside career and educational counseling” unless they have been licensed as a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist.

“Teachers, counselors and principals instead would be asked to give students a referral for psychiatric care if they bring up mental health or lifestyle issues.”